14th May

…Magnolia ‘Charlie Coates’ Magnolia ‘Charlie Coates’ Magnolia ‘Charlie Coates’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nee Sensation’ beside it. Rhododendron ‘Van Nee Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nee Sensation’ Magnolia laevifolia ‘Michelle’ is a small flower…

20th April

…improving each year. We have cut this for the Rosemoor RHS show on Saturday. Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Azalea ‘Salmon Pink’ has been scorched by sun after 10…

30th July

…the plant world. Aloysia citrodora Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ and Hydrangea sargentiana. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ and Hydrangea sargentiana Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ and Hydrangea sargentiana. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’…

22nd February

…look up its origin and parentage. Not in the Eisenhut book. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ out early. Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Brombeer’ is one of…

25th February

…Both wonderful ‘reds’ together. Magnolia campbellii ‘Wakehurst’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ better than I have ever seen it before. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ No apologies for showing Magnolia ‘Elizabeth…

8th March

…flower. This is an Ian Baldick hybrid which was originally known as ‘Ian’s Pink Giant’ according to the Magnolia Society International records. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia dawsoniana…

16th May

…the flowering spectacle of the drive as the azaleas approach their best. Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ We looked at Fagus sylvatica ‘Aurea Pendula’ last week. This is Fagus…

25th May

…Chelsea a week ago but it flopped in the heat and had to be binned before judging. Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Azalea ‘Gena Mae’ is a gorgeous orange…

27th May

…Rhododendron ‘Germania’ Rhododendron ‘Germania’ ‘Germania’ has a pleasing gentle colour for a newish hybrid and a welcome addition. Syringa ‘Sensation’ Syringa ‘Sensation’ I must have relented on the anti-lilac front…

1st August

…Bear’ and Hydrangea aspera ‘Villosa Group’ looking good together. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ has turned pink quickly in the drought. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata…

6th September

…‘Polar Bear’ also with fresh flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ with new and old flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ A few secondary…

8th September

…to its name. Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ fading off to pink. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Arundo donax ‘Golden Chain’ outside the converted…

10th January

…Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ just opening. Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Annoyingly deer have been nibbling even the evergreen azaleas in Kennel Close. The bite marks are fresh and obvious….

10th March 1897 – 2020

…just coming. 2010 planted and 15-18ft tall already. Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ The first large leafed Rhododendron sinogrande seedling which I have seen out this year. Rhododendron sinogrande…

28th February

…of a last year planted Magnolia ‘Snowblood’. Magnolia ‘Snowblood’ Magnolia ‘Elizabeth Holman’ just starting. Magnolia ‘Elizabeth Holman’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ with a flower or two out. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia…

10th March

…cannot resist more pictures of Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ just out. An Ian Baldick introduction from New Zealand previously…

12th March

…– Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ 1 vase of Magnolias. – Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ – Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’ Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’ The Brother Vincent Cup. The…

19th March

…C. Williams’. Magnolia ‘Pickard’s Ruby’ x M. ‘J. C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Pickard’s Ruby’ x M. ‘J. C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’. Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ x M. ‘J. C….

15th April

…nearby about to show. Azalea ‘Tebotan’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ with its double flowers. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Something is, like…

18th April

…A really good double flowered pink cherry. Prunus matsumae ‘Hanaguruma’ Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ is a later flowering New Zealander which is well worth growing. This is the last decent flower….